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Essentials of Leadership
Where do we start? Climate governance workshop for directors
Leadership and Strategic Communication
Leading Through Crisis
Leadership and High Pressure Decision Making
Building a Culture of Trust and High Performing Teams
Success Cafe with Dr David Keane – LIVE
Success Cafe with Dr David Keane – LIVE
SOLD OUT- Empower Her
One-Day Taster Decarbonisation Workshop
Decarbonisation Workshop Series
Decarbonisation Workshop Series
Hubdoc Training
Mentoring is for Everyone
Mayors Taskforce For Jobs – Supporting youth into work
Decent Work workshop for Southland Employers & Workers
Southland Business Chamber AGM 2024
Understand your Intellectual Property and use it Effectively
Lion Foundation YES Kickstart & Design Sprint 2024, 9:00am.
Lion Foundation YES Kickstart & Design Sprint 2024, 12pm
BA5 Excellence- The Plant Store
Westpac Smarts- An Afternoon with Sir John Kirwan – FULLY BOOKED
Legacy Leadership
Summer Off the Clock
The Write Way
Presentation and Communication Skills
Delivering Exceptional Customer Service
Persuading & Influencing Others
Negotiating with Integrity
Performance Management
Time & Self Management
Legacy Leadership
Leadership Academy
Financial Skills for Non-Financial Managers
Financial Skills for Non-Financial Managers – Te Anau
The Art of Minute Taking
Project Coordination Skills for Administrators
Smart Factory Showcase
New to Business Coaching Programme
Westpac Smarts: Social Media for Small Business
Retain Your Talent
Findex – Tradie Academy
Not-for-profit Governance Essentials
The Cluster Muster
Meet the Candidate evening
TradeQual Southland 2023
Navigating Your Business Through a Recession
Business Communication Skills
BDO – Cyber Safety with John Parsons
Financial Skills for Non-Financial Managers
Leadership Academy
Leadership Academy – Te Anau
Leadership Academy – Gore
Leadership Academy
Project Management – PRINCE2® Practitioner Course
Project Management – PRINCE2® Foundation Course
St John Mental Health First Aid
New Member Mixer
Grand Opening of 25 on Don
8 April 2024
10:00am - 12:00pm

8 April 2024
2:00pm - 4:00pm

10 April 2024
9:00am - 5:00pm

11 April 2024
10:30am - 11:30am

3 May 2024
9:00am - 11:00am

6 May 2024
9:00am - 5:00pm

14 May 2024
9:00am - 4:30pm

17 May 2024
9:00am - 11:00am

Helicopter Golf Ball Drop 2023 Fundraiser

Click below to buy your golf ball to support this cause. Supporting Young Enterprise programme for 2024

Office Closed for Waitangi Weekend

The Southland Business Chamber office will be closed on Monday 5 February, and Tuesday 6 February. We will be back in the office on Wednesday 7 February 2024.

Office Closed for Easter Weekend and Southland Anniversary day

The Southland Business Chamber office will be closed Friday 29 March, Monday 1 April and Tuesday 2 April. We will be back in the office on Wednesday 3 April 2024.

Connecting the Southland business community

We will inform, entertain, and inspire you!

A rich history of business leadership and advocacy combined with the power of people, the Chamber continues to foster a dynamic economy, deliver value to members, and make Southland the greatest region to live and work. 

We’re here to inspire and influence business, and promote, support and encourage sustainable, profitable business growth. Whether you’re a large established organisation or a small developing business, the Chamber is known among its members for it’s ability to work alongside businesses, create opportunities and innovative solutions, and speak loudly for Southland business.

Connecting the Southland
business community.

We will inform, entertain and inspire you!

A rich history of business leadership and advocacy combined with the power of people, the Chamber is dedicated to your success. 

We are here to inspire and influence business, foster innovation, and promote, support and encourage sustainable, profitable business growth. 

Whether you are a large established organisation or a small developing business, the Chamber is known among its members for it’s ability to work alongside businesses, create opportunities and innovative solutions, and speak loudly for Southland business.

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Life’s challenges spur Southland students’ Mexico business trip
Crucial insights for Southland’s business and workforce from the Decent Work Survey
Southland contingent investigates hydrogen opportunities
‘No idea is a bad idea’: Fixing Te Anau’s housing crisis
Engineering and Manufacturing Cluster identifies key themes: Collaboration and innovation at the forefront
Community Development Fund seeks more applications
Housing Crisis Threatens Fiordland Economy
2024 Annual General Meeting
Tiwai smelter closure would ‘bloody hurt’: Business Chamber

Southland Chamber of Commerce president Neil McAra said there'd been a considerable drop in farmers spending over the last year - which means surrounding…

Maddix Pettigrew and Kobi Harpur will be part of a team of eight students from New Zealand travelling on a ten-day, all-expenses-paid Young Enterprise…

The survey design, delivery, and data analysis were overseen by independent experts at Massey University. CEO of the Southland Business Chamber, Sheree Carey, says…

“We have a real opportunity here. There is a large body of work already being done, and collectively, we can make some real impact…

Innovation and action from authorities and local landowners is needed urgently to tackle Te Anau’s critical housing shortage and protect Fiordland’s economy, its business…

Brendan Gray, Southland Engineering Cluster Manager, expressed his enthusiasm for supporting the engineering community, saying, “It has been enlightening working with industry, understanding the…

The Murihiku Rūnaka and Rio Tinto / NZAS Community Development Fund, established by Murihiku Rūnaka and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, NZAS and Rio…

Business Association reveals urgent need for action.Nathan Benfell, Chair of the Fiordland Business Association, today shared the results of a recent survey conducted with…

Noticed is given that the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Southland Business Chamber will be held 10.30am, Thursday 11 April 2024.

No decision had been made on the smelter’s future, and chamber chief executive Sheree Carey said she hoped it would remain open for many…

Locally the support is amazing. They are incredibility inclusive and they have opened their hearts, door and mind to me.

We're really lucky to have the Southland Business Chamber for their advocacy and business support.

The Southland Business Chamber has provided us great resources and networking events which are invaluable.

The Southland Chamber provides a network of like-minded businesses people who share passion in what they do.
Benji Baswi
Crunchy
We're really lucky to have the Southland Chamber for their advocacy and business support.
Warrick Low
Vet South
The Southland Chamber has provided us great resources and networking events which are invaluable for our business.
Michelle Findlater
GWD Toyota
The Chamber have supported us really well in connecting the airport to the business community in Southland.
Nigel Finnerty
Invercargill Airport
Locally the support is amazing. The ladies in the office are incredibility inclusive and they have opened their hearts, door and mind to me.
Christina McColgan
Careerforce
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Davis Downs Ltd
Quest Invercargill Hotel
Fiordland Performing Arts Charitable Trust
ML Invercargill Ltd
Waipounamu Contracting Ltd
Lucas Auto Electrical Ltd
Moreish Kitchen (2016) Limited
Kim Barker Strengths Coaching
Southern Farmers Market
Southland Community Broadcasters Trust
Invercargill Accounting Ltd
Prime Golf Invercargill
Recce
Robbies by Mrs Pickles
Morrifield Developments Ltd
Nind Electrical Services
Kyber Health Care Ltd
Air New Zealand
Southern Lakes Helicopters Ltd
ADVANTESCO
Tonic Interior Systems Ltd
Embrace Orthodontics
Insurance Brokers Alliance Ltd
Bill Sheddan Plumbing
South Alive
Decom Electrical
Sanford Ltd
Registered Master Builders Association Southern Region
AWS Legal
Janice Hughes Ltd
Melvin Masonry Ltd
Southern Group Training Trust
MPE Limited
Stuart Timber Co Ltd
ComplEat Wellness
Active Southland
Bev’s Tramping Gear Hire
CBRE | Valuation & Advisory Services
Road Runner Panel & Paint Ltd
Fiordland Outdoors Co
Mitre 10 Te Anau
Global Bite Cafe
Strategic Software
Habitat for Humanity Invercargill
Solve It and Escape 2022 Limited
Ministry for Pacific Peoples
AWF
JK’s Engineering
Graeme Dingle Foundation Southern
Southern Cross Hospital Invercargill
O’Connor Richmond
Macaulay Motors
SBS Wealth
Hopefield Hemp Ltd
UniMed
Fat Bastard Pies
Mel Munnik Wardrobe Editing and Personal Styling
The Urban Kitchen
The Custom Bubble
Concept Solutions Ltd
Distinction Luxmore Hotel Te Anau
SBS Bank Invercargill
McCulloch & Partners
Griffin Accountants Ltd
Elite Edge Consulting Ltd
Computer Concepts Limited
Marlene Campbell Consulting
ELM Marketing
The Florence Society
The Southern Artisan Christmas Fete
Your Virtual Sidekick
Hato Hone St John Invercargill
Harrisons Supplies Ltd
Backlanz Limited
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
BioActive Soils
Bluff Engineering and Welding
E H Ball & Son Ltd
Ann Milne Education
Propertyscouts Invercargill
Fire and Emergency New Zealand – Southland District Office
Helloworld Travel Gore
First Security
McDowall Print
Inspire Media Works Limited
Te Puāwai Developments Ltd
Olphert Contracting Ltd
Power Farming
Rugby Southland
Jubilee Budget Advisory Service
Event Bus Charters and Tours
Fiordland Jet
Billows Law Ltd
FlourBro
Kennedy Building
Brenda Nom Ltd
WSP New Zealand Limited
Lighthouse Southland
Mataura Valley Milk Limited
Aden Motel
Southland Helicopters Ltd
Simpsons Chartered Accountants
Ballance Agri-Nutrients
Workbridge
Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust
Invercargill Licensing Trust
Environment Southland
Craigs Design & Print
South Stays
Wings and Water Te Anau Limited
Safety n Action
WM Environmental Ltd
csdesignz
Advocate Communications Ltd
Number 10 Southland Youth One Stop Shop
NZ Aluminium Smelter
Rakiura Distilling Company Ltd
Angela Evans Health & Nutrition Coach
Southland Charity Hospital

Solve It and Escape is under new ownership! We have 4 escape rooms, popular for team building, birthdays, and family/friends. We…

Producers of premium hand-crafted spirits at New Zealands southernmost distillery.

Copeland Ashcroft Law is an independent legal practice, providing specialist advice, representation and support across the full ambit of employment and…

Indian at The Crescent is a locally owned and operated restaurant, serving Indian food cooked fresh in our traditional charcoal fired…

Helping women discover their style and rediscover themselves again, through one on one wardrobe editing / decluttering and personal styling /…

Lighthouse Southland is a not-for-profit, specialist Family Violence agency providing non-violence and safety programmes for adult men and women and a…

WM Environmental Ltd is a specialist environmental management consultancy who provides expert advice and support to ensure your compliance requirements are…

We're here because everyone has a message to communicate and a story to tell. Whether you're a new start-up, have critical…

Bricklaying

Southland’s home of design, print, signwriting, application and installation.

RMHSI is an independent charitable trust that was established in 1999 and operates in Invercargill and Christchurch. RMHSI's mission – ‘create,…

Audiovisual hire for events, plus installation and automation in residential and commercial buildings.

Progress People is a leadership development consultancy, helping organisations and their people to thrive through the delivery of integrated and bespoke…

20 motel units available. Ideally placed overlooking the Te Anau Memorial Gardens. You can walk through the Gardens to the town…

OfficeMax is your one-stop-shop for office supplies, stationery, education products, health and hygiene services or office furniture. Order by phone, email…

StabiX is ground zero for durable amphibious boats that push the limits of what a boating experience can be.

Radio, podcast, broadcast media, online media in the not-for-profit sector. Local volunteer programme makers from different sectors in our community. Supported…

Administrative, financial and compliance services for clients in the agricultural industry.

A locally owned and operated property management company, offering a unique, proven and cost effective residential property management service. Our core…

We offer more than 3 million connections to consumer and business customers, and our existing mobile network covers 98.5% of where…

Top Rail Ltd provides the Resolution Farming App, both an app and web-based application that provides farmers the ability to store…

Our team have over 90 years’ experience between them. We support their expertise by ensuring they have access to the latest…

We aim to reduce stress of having work completed and provide the following services - plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, ground maintenance…

Small-group, scenic and informative jet boat tours through Fiordland National Park.

Subway restaurant based in Te Anau

Our mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people through mobilising the power of humanity and enhancing community resilience.

Mr Green Home Services is a nationwide franchise-based company that was established in 1992, and is 100% Kiwi owned and developed.

AWS Legal has been at the forefront of legal advice in Southland for more than 125 years. Areas of expertise -…

Recycle South endeavour to enrich the lives of people with disabilities through employment by structuring our roles and responsibilities around the…

Locally owned retail store that specializes in books, toys, stationery, gifts and cards - also offering postal and some Kiwibank services.

Brian Redding Ltd are wool products and services providers - wool, fleece, fibre, and merino.

At Te Rourou, we have a vision of an Aotearoa New Zealand where all young people have access to the resources…

Maiden Stone, are award winning Monumental Masons with three fully qualified staff. Based in Invercargill they provide new headstones and plaques…

Lakefront Lodge, Te Anau’s modern, up-market motel which offers superior accommodation and friendly, helpful service.

We sell the best pies in New Zealand.

100% independent, locally owned and operated, new property management firm. A hands-on approach and helping tenants find the perfect home. Rent…

The Distinction Hotels Group prides itself on offering quality, comfortable accommodation with the highest standard of service to visitors. Local hotels…

Residential, lifestyle properties, subdivisions. Community orientated. Lived in the basin for 23 years.

Scenic boat cruises on Lake Te Anau.

Hyperscale Datacenter.

TBI Health is a provider of physiotherapy, occupational health and rehabilitation services at home, work, at our clinics and online. We…

Sheree's innovative marketing methods make her first choice when it comes to Real Estate. Her proven success is showcased with Sheree…

I am a Health & Nutrition Coach working with people to help them improve and maintain metabolic health.

Provide emergency health care and assistance plus multiple health care services.

The Southland Tribune is a digital \'newsletter\' (powered by Substack) that is sent via email to subscribers. We shine a light…

Hōnetana Productions is videography business based in Invercargill, New Zealand. We specialize in weddings, corporate videos and content creation.

Specialist flooring installation company covering Invercargill, Winton and surrounds. The go-to experts for all your residential and commercial flooring needs.

We are a charitable trust that supports people of all ages who have intellectual disabilities to succeed in their chosen sport.

ADVANTESCO is Peplink's full stocking distributor in NZ, Apple Consultant and with own NOC Center.

Invercargill’s only locally owned & operated B2B office products outlet. Local service with national buying power! Competitive trade discounts and exclusive…

Small Civil construction company focusing on 3 waters infrastructure and maintenance while also offering small to medium size earthworks, landscaping and…

Caldwell Contracting is a family owned and operated business based in Edendale, Southland. An agricultural business providing a full comprehensive range…

Tooth works is a dental practice in Invercargill. We are currently a team of five female dentists, and two oral health…

We are the only locally owned and operated rest homes in Invercargill, Waikiwi Gardens and Glenbrae Gardens. We offer permanent rest…

One stop health and well-being shop with an attached natural health care center and an organic deli. We stock a large…

Te Puawai is a new suburb and residential housing development planned for Invercargill.

Building Supplies.

Ralph Moir Limited provides services in surveying, land development, wastewater system design, resource management and engineering.

Te Anau Events assists in the organisation, promotion, hosting, sourcing funding, support or be involved in recreational activities and events in…

A perfect spot to stop for a coffee, beer and wine, takeaways. A warm and spacious environment with beautiful surrounding views.

Kiwi Country is a retail/cafe complex situated in the centre of Te Anau. We look after the coach traffic travelling between…

With local offices across Southland and Otago, we've been providing insurance solutions with outstanding customer service for over thirty years. Our…

NZTE is the New Zealand government's international business development agency. Our job is to support exporters in order to grow a…

S.H operates four MD 600 Notar helicopters and provides agricultural, commercial and scenic services. Based in Tussock Creek, Southland Helicopters has…

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